Posts tagged "tips"

If your kid’s not into brushing or flossing, these new oral hygiene must-haves may change all that. Be honest: Are you sometimes less than vigilant about brushing or flossing? However you handle your own dental hygiene, you’ll want to think twice before letting your kid skip brushing tonight. Cavities are on the rise – and […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – but not always for your teeth. Get smile-friendly stocking stuffer ideas, a new way to make brushing jolly and more. Smile-Friendly Stocking Stuffers Your stocking forecast this year will almost certainly include a dusting of sugar. (The National Confectioners Association says 77% of people include candy […]

Bad breath happens. If you’ve ever gotten that not-so-fresh feeling on a date, at a job interview or just talking with friends, you’re not alone. Studies show that 50 percent of adults have had bad breath, or halitosis, at some point in their lives. What Causes Bad Breath? There are a number of reasons you […]

Are Turkey Day staples good for your teeth? Find out which foods to sink your teeth into. Turkey The Good: This main course is packed with protein. The Bad: Turkey can be difficult to eat because it sometimes gets stuck between your teeth. That’s where flossing can help. What you should do: It’s the star […]

When you hear about Halloween teeth, you most likely picture cavities caused by eating too much trick-or-treat candy. While you do want to go easy on the Halloween candy to protect your teeth, it also helps to pay close attention to what you’re putting in your mouth and on your teeth as part of your […]